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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.82 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.82 and 150.82 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.82 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.82 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.82 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 46,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425.41/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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